Managing pain

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Coping with pain

Explores different ways of controlling pain and ways you can learn to manage your own pain.
Booklet, PDF download

Resources to help you manage your pain

List of resources to help you manage the pain of your arthritis
Factsheet, PDF download

A pain in the back (back pain)

An 8 page supplement on back pain, looking at its causes and treatments. First Published: Aug / Sept 2003. AN108

Just relax - stress

Arthritis News article that looks at why relaxation is so important and how it helps in the management of arthritis
Article, PDF download 

Relaxation CD

Many people find listening to a calm voice talking them through muscle relaxation and a guided imagery exercise is a great way to relax. On CD or on your computer it can be used regularly or whenever you need it.
Relaxation audio

A 21st Century condition (repetitve strain injury)

An overview of repetitive strain injury and tips for its prevention.
First published June / July 2006. AN125

Out of control (stress and arthritis)

The impact of stress on your condition.
First published Dec 05 / Jan 06. AN 122

Discussion forum

Our discussion forum, on this website, is used by hundreds of people with arthritis to find and offer support. You may wish to simply read the posts at first or search them for a specific issue.  To post a message on the forum you will need to complete a simple online registration process.
Discussion forum

Training courses and workshops

Attending one of our Pain Management courses is an excellent way to learn about self management and learn some valuable techniques. We run a wide range of courses in self management right across the UK. To find out about courses in your nation/region select your area from our UK map.
Links to national regional pages

Helpline

Arthritis Care’s helpline is a free, confidential service, which is open to anyone affected by arthritis. We provide emotional and practical support, and information by phone (in 150 languages) by letter and email.

Telephone: 0808 800 4050
Helpline pages




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